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Dell Inspiron 530a Owner's Manual

Dell Inspiron 530a Owner's Manual (226 pages)

Inspiron 530 Series

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 12 MB

Table of Contents

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
2
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
11
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

15
- Front View of the Computer
  15
  - Inspiron 530/530A/530C
    15
  - Inspiron 530B/530D
    17
- Back View of the Computer
  19
  - Inspiron 530/530A/530C
    19
  - Inspiron 530B/530D
    21
- Back Panel Connectors
  22
  - Inspiron 530/530A/530C
    22
  - Inspiron 530B/530D
    25
- Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
  27
- Setting up a Printer
  29
  - Printer Cable
    29
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    29
- Playing Cds and Dvds
  31
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  34
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    34
  - Using Blank Cds and Dvds
    35
  - Helpful Tips
    36
- Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
  36
- Connecting Two Monitors
  38
- Power Management
  40
  - Power Management Options in Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
    40
  - Standby Mode
    40
  - Hibernate Mode
    41
  - Power Options Properties
    42
  - Power Management Options in Windows Vista
    43
  - Standby Mode
    44
  - Hibernate Mode
    44
  - Power Plan Properties
    45
- Enabling Speedstep™ Technology
  46
- About RAID Configurations
  47
2 Solving Problems

63
- Troubleshooting Tips
  63
- Battery Problems
  63
- Drive Problems
  64
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    65
  - Hard Drive Problems
    66
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  66
- Error Messages
  68
- Keyboard Problems
  69
- Lockups and Software Problems
  70
- Media Card Reader Problems
  73
- Memory Problems
  74
- Mouse Problems
  75
- Microsoft Windows Operating System
  76
- Network Problems
  76
- Power Problems
  77
- Printer Problems
  78
- Scanner Problems
  80
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  81
  - No Sound from Speakers
    81
  - No Sound from Headphones
    82
- Video and Monitor Problems
  82
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    83
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    84
3 Troubleshooting Tools

85
4 Removing and Installing Parts

105
- Before You Begin
  105
  - Recommended Tools
    105
  - Turning off Your Computer
    106
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    106
- Removing the Computer Cover
  107
- Inside View of Your Computer
  109
- System Board Components
  110
  - Inspiron 530
    110
  - Inspiron 530A
    112
  - Inspiron 530B
    114
  - Inspiron 530C
    116
  - Inspiron 530D
    118
- Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
  120
- Memory
  123
  - Memory Installation Guidelines
    124
  - Installing Memory
    126
  - Removing Memory
    128
- Cards
  129
  - PCI and PCI Express Cards
    129
- Bezel
  136
  - Removing the Bezel
    136
  - Replacing the Bezel
    137
- Drives
  138
  - Recommended Drive Cable Connections
    139
  - Connecting Drive Cables
    139
  - Drive Interface Connectors
    139
  - Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
    140
  - Hard Drives
    140
  - Floppy Drive (Optional)
    145
  - Media Card Reader
    151
  - CD/DVD Drive
    154
- Battery
  160
  - Replacing the Battery
    160
- Power Supply
  161
  - Replacing the Power Supply
    162
- I/O Panel
  163
  - Removing the I/O Panel
    164
  - Installing the I/O Panel
    165
  - Processor Fan
    165
    
    Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
    166
    
    Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
    167
  - Processor
    168
    
    Removing the Processor
    168
    
    Installing the Processor
    170
  - Chassis Fan
    172
    
    Removing the Chassis Fan
    172
    
    Replacing the Chassis Fan
    173
  - System Board
    174
    
    Removing the System Board
    174
    
    Installing the System Board
    176
    
    Replacing the Computer Cover
    176
A Appendix

179
- Specifications
  179
  - Inspiron 530/530A/530C
    179
  - Inspiron 530B/530D
    182
  - Inspiron 530/530A/530B/530C/530D
    185
- System Setup
  187
  - Overview
    187
  - Entering System Setup
    188
  - System Setup Options
    189
  - Boot Sequence
    191
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  193
  - Inspiron 530
    193
  - Inspiron 530A
    194
  - Inspiron 530B
    194
  - Inspiron 530C
    195
  - Inspiron 530D
    195
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  196
- Flashing the BIOS
  197
- Cleaning Your Computer
  198
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    198
  - Mouse
    198
  - Floppy Drive (Optional)
    199
  - Cds and Dvds
    199
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  199
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    200
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    200
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  200
  - FCC Class B
    200
- Contacting Dell
  202
Glossary

203
Index

219
- Installing Parts
  221
- Internet Connection
  221
- Specifications
  223

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